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San Vito, Costa Rica
Puntarenas Province · Costa Rica
San Vito is a small town in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica with a population of 3,981. Elevation: 3,261 ft (994 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
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About San Vito
San Vito, originally named San Vito de Java, is a district and head city of the Coto Brus canton, in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica. It is located about 271 kilometres (168 mi) southeast of the capital San José, and close to the Panama border.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,981 |
| Population Density | 138 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,261 ft (994 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.8208°, -82.9709° |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| State / Province | Puntarenas Province |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 119.0 inches (3,023 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Vito
San Vito is a small town in Costa Rica (Puntarenas Province) with a population of 3,981. The city sits at an elevation of 3,261 feet (994 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.0 inches. The timezone is America/Costa_Rica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above Costa Rica avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 145 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,261 ft (994 m) |
| Area | 28.8 sq mi (74.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8208°N, 82.9709°W |
| Timezone | America/Costa_Rica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | LIMON, PANDORA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 90 | 97 km |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 137 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 105 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 29 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 21 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 119 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 93 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 36 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Turrialba (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 160 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 161 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 14.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 13.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 13.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 15.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 20.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 12.6 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
San Vito has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in December to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.4") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in San Vito
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela 23 de Mayo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Rita | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico Profesional Umberto Melloni Campanini | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ngöbegue | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rural La Casona | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Santa Elena | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio República de Italia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Fila Guinea | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Adele Clarini | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Sabanillas | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Sabanillas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Rafael | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Limoncito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Tres Ríos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Líder Copabuena | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Experimental Bilingüe de Aguabuena | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela María Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Barrio Canadá | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Joaquín | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Lourdes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Linda Vista | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Vito
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 (PA) | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in San Vito
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura |
Libraries in San Vito
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilioteca Pública de Golfito | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Vito
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macrobiótica El Sol | |||||
| Mercado Central de Golfito | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Corredores |
Hotels in San Vito
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Vito
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Vito
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in San Vito
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Vito
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in San Vito
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in San Vito
7 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Vito
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Vito
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Vito
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Vito
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Vito
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Vito
42 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport | BOC | Medium Airport |
| Buenos Aires Airport | BAI | Medium Airport |
| Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport | CHX | Medium Airport |
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Palmar Sur Airport | PMZ | Medium Airport |
| Puerto Jimenez Airport | PJM | Medium Airport |
| Altagracia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altomonte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Amubri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cajuela/San Isidro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carate Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Deborah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dieciocho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Diego Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Drake Bay Airport | DRK | Small Airport |
| Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 32 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 45 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 67 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Delicias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Bonita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Ballena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Punta Banco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Salama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Isidro del General Airport | IPZ | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
| Santa Fe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sirena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sixaola Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in San Vito
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Costa Rica - Coto Brus |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Vito
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Asamblea de Dios | |
| Iglesia de Limoncito | |
| Iglesia de San Joaquín | |
| Iglesia de Santa Rita | |
| Iglesia Misión Cristiana Bautista | |
| Iglesia Nueva Visión AD | |
| Iglesia Quebrada Bonita | |
| Iglesia San Joaquín | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Lourdes | |
| Parroquia Patriarca San José |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Costa Rica
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of San Vito?
San Vito has a population of 3,981 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 138 people per square mile, spread across 28.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Vito?
San Vito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 145 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.0 inches.